BreathSync vs HoldOn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
BreathSync
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Find calm in any moment with BreathSync โ guided breathing exercises for stress, anxiety, sleep, and focus. Follow beautiful animated breathing circles through scientifically-backed patterns. Whether you need to calm anxiety, fall asleep faster, or boost your energy โ there's a pattern for you. 8 BREATHING PATTERNS Box Breathing (4-4-4-4) โ Used by Navy SEALs for instant calm. 4-7-8 Relaxation โ The natural tranquilizer for your nervous system. Deep Calm (4-0-6-0) โ Extended exhale for deep relaxation. Energize (2-0-2-0) โ Quick energy boost when you need it. Plus 4 more patterns with Premium. GUIDED ANIMATION A beautiful, pulsing circle guides your inhale, hold, and exhale phases. Just follow the animation and let your body relax. PERFECT FOR Falling asleep faster. Reducing anxiety and panic attacks. Pre-workout focus. Meditation warm-up. Stress relief during work. PREMIUM FEATURES Unlock all 8 breathing patterns, extended session durations, and customize your practice. Take a deep breath. You've got this. Terms of Use: https://www.blazeapps.co/breathsync/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.blazeapps.co/breathsync/privacy
HoldOn
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HoldOn is the panic button you can trust when anxiety hits โ offline, private, and free forever for the tools that matter most. When panic strikes, words are hard to read. That's why HoldOn's core relief flow is wordless: tap the panic button, follow a breathing pattern synced to gentle haptic pulses, then ground yourself with the 5-4-3-2-1 technique. No account, no internet, no waiting. โ Panic button, always free Breathing, haptic sync, and 5-4-3-2-1 grounding never lock behind a paywall โ help should never wait for a login screen. โ 100% offline & private Your data never leaves your device. No servers, no tracking, no account required. Works on a plane, in the subway, anywhere. โ Reassurance cards Calming messages to read after an episode, informed by anxiety management practices. โ Premium: CBT-based lessons Unlock 16 lessons grounded in cognitive behavioral techniques to help you understand and manage anxiety over time โ plus an ad-free experience. HoldOn helps you manage and practice through anxious moments. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment โ if you're in crisis, please contact a crisis hotline or emergency services.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BreathSync at none against HoldOn's shown. HoldOn's advantage is iOS requirement (13.3 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. BreathSync sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and HoldOn sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | BreathSync | HoldOn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.3 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sitki Bayrak | SEONYONG LEE |
In-app purchases
BreathSync
- BreathSync Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- BreathSync Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
- Breath Sync Lifetime$39.99
HoldOn
- HoldOn Premium (Lifetime)$7.99









